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Avatar for Fortune Restoration

Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
394
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Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
394
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
207 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.

"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"

Harris M on October 2025

Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.

"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"

Harris M on October 2025


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AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc

6479 N. Avondale Ave
4.12(
291
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AAA-1 Masonry & Tuckpointing Inc

6479 N. Avondale Ave
4.12(
291
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
144 local quotes requested
71 years of experience

Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or [email protected]

"Excellent work. I highly recommend this company. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work. It was affordable and they conducted themselves with high degree of professionalism."

Carl G on July 2025

Specialists in masonry restoration and building preservation since 1954. Licensed masons. Thousands of references. Fully Insured. Free written quotation for work in writing. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of masonry restoration work: mortar repair; parapet wall rebuilding; lintel replacement; chimneys; cleaning, caulking and sealing; and terra cotta/GFRC work. We are just as comfortable fixing your landmarked 100-year-old home as we are grinding, tuckpointing and sealing your 50-unit condominium building. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. 65 years of continuous service. Preferred mason contractor of architects and structural engineers. Very informative website found at www.AAA1Masonry.com. Send all inquiries to Info@AAA1Masonry or [email protected]

"Excellent work. I highly recommend this company. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the work. It was affordable and they conducted themselves with high degree of professionalism."

Carl G on July 2025


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Bald Eagle Masonry

1515 N Harlem Ave
4.87(
52
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Bald Eagle Masonry

1515 N Harlem Ave
4.87(
52
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

For over a decade, Bald Eagle Construction has been widely known as the go-to expert for a wide variety of construction projects in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. We’re also proud to be the leader in handling City of Chicago building code violations. From taking care of fixing the issues straight through to dealing with the paperwork. For you that means you not only get the job done to our exacting specifications – you’ll also be assured that any project we start will comply fully with all Chicago Building Department regulations. 11 employees. Uses subs for specialty work. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask about Angie's list discount. Award winning.

"They did a great job."

Lisa W on March 2025

For over a decade, Bald Eagle Construction has been widely known as the go-to expert for a wide variety of construction projects in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. We’re also proud to be the leader in handling City of Chicago building code violations. From taking care of fixing the issues straight through to dealing with the paperwork. For you that means you not only get the job done to our exacting specifications – you’ll also be assured that any project we start will comply fully with all Chicago Building Department regulations. 11 employees. Uses subs for specialty work. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask about Angie's list discount. Award winning.

"They did a great job."

Lisa W on March 2025


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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

412 Rockwell Ct
4.43(
1,404
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

412 Rockwell Ct
4.43(
1,404
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
895 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."

ELAINE O on September 2025

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."

ELAINE O on September 2025


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DNB Concrete Raising

1904 Carrier Circle
4.96(
25
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DNB Concrete Raising

1904 Carrier Circle
4.96(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.

"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."

David B on September 2023

We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.

"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."

David B on September 2023


"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023

Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.

"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023


"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."

ERNEST C on February 2025

We are a small business. We were established in 2012. Most of business is from word of mouth. We specialize in all line of concrete work, fencing, sodding and landscaping.

"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."

ERNEST C on February 2025


J&F Concrete Lifting

2219 Scott Ln
4.79(
24
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J&F Concrete Lifting

2219 Scott Ln
4.79(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.

"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"

Fina V on May 2024

J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.

"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"

Fina V on May 2024


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FPI Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

FPI Construction LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

At FPI Construction LLC, we provide a wide variety of concrete services. We praise our workman like manner and attention to our clients' projects. Our services are Concrete Pouring & Repair, Stamped & Decorative Concrete, Concrete Patching & Resurfacing, Concrete Stairs & Driveways, Concrete Patios & Walkways.

"It was great. They were very prompt and professional. I would definitely hire them again."

Kenton M on September 2025

At FPI Construction LLC, we provide a wide variety of concrete services. We praise our workman like manner and attention to our clients' projects. Our services are Concrete Pouring & Repair, Stamped & Decorative Concrete, Concrete Patching & Resurfacing, Concrete Stairs & Driveways, Concrete Patios & Walkways.

"It was great. They were very prompt and professional. I would definitely hire them again."

Kenton M on September 2025


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TNT Concrete

5.00(
21
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Approved Pro

TNT Concrete

5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Here at TNT Concrete, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the Concrete removal and replacement trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. We can take care of all of your concrete needs.

"Outstanding performance! Exceptionally professional, courteous, and the workmanship by John and Javier superseded expectations! The speedy response to win and then complete the project was really really appreciated! We are very very pleased with the finished product! Thank youTNT! Great job!"

George P on August 2024

Here at TNT Concrete, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the Concrete removal and replacement trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. We can take care of all of your concrete needs.

"Outstanding performance! Exceptionally professional, courteous, and the workmanship by John and Javier superseded expectations! The speedy response to win and then complete the project was really really appreciated! We are very very pleased with the finished product! Thank youTNT! Great job!"

George P on August 2024

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Concrete Finishing questions, answered by experts

Spraying water on concrete will slow down the curing process and can help create a stronger slab. Spraying your concrete may be necessary if you’re pouring in hotter temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, if it’s particularly windy, or if your new concrete is exposed to intense sunlight. Avoid spraying for the first four hours, and then spray five to 10 times a day for the following week.

Sealing resurfaced concrete is not an absolute necessity. However, it is recommended, and in most cases, a high-quality concrete sealer can protect the surface from stains as well as water penetration, extending the life of the resurfacing material. Some sealers are formulated to protect pigments from fading due to UV exposure. Sealer tends to enhance the colors in decorative resurfacing applications, making them more vibrant and richer compared to the duller, more faded appearance of concrete colors without sealer.

The ideal base for concrete is even, firm, and permeable to encourage drainage. Depending on your project's weight requirements, a combination of gravel, sand, or other aggregates is best. While you can technically pour concrete over grass, dirt, or an old piece of concrete, you risk threatening the concrete's stability.

Yes, cinder blocks must be primed before painting. Without primer, your paint won't stick to the surface of the blocks. You should use a bonding and filling primer which fills all of the small pores of your blocks. Once the primer dries, you'll have a smoother surface to work with and your paint will stick easily to the blocks.

The costs vary from $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the coating type, preparation, and labor.

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